クラシックなヒップホップとR&Bのアルバムで知られるベテラン音楽エンジニア兼プロデューサーのボブ・パワーが74歳で死去した。先駆者であるこの人物は3月1日に亡くなり、DJ PremierやQuestloveら業界の同僚から追悼の声が相次いでいる。死因は明らかにされていない。
著名な音楽エンジニア兼レコードプロデューサーのボブ・パワーは、2026年3月1日、74歳で死去した。彼の死はDJ Premierがソーシャルメディアで発表し、そのプロデューサーはパワー氏の画期的なアルバムへの貢献を称賛した。「史上最も素晴らしいエンジニアの一人へR.I.P.…ミスター・BOB POWER」とDJ Premierは3月2日に書いた。「ダンジェロからATCQのLow End Theory、エリカ・バドゥのBaduizmなど、録音に関する様々なアドバイスをありがとう！」
Xの議論では、3月1日に74歳で死去したベテランヒップホップおよびR&Bエンジニアのボブ・パワーの死を悼む声が上がっている。アーティスト、レーベル、ファンからの追悼は、ア・トライブ・キャレッド・クエストのThe Low End Theory、デ・ラ・ソウルのアルバム、エリカ・バドゥのBaduizm、ダンジェロのBrown Sugar、ザ・ルーツなどのクラシック作品を強調している。彼はヒップホップのローエンドサウンドのパイオニア、スタジオの魔法使い、メンター、ネイティブ・タンズ/ソウルケイリアン時代の鍵として称賛されている。感情は肯定的で感謝の意に満ちており、懐疑や否定的な意見は見られない。
We are saddened to announce the passing of Bob Power, legendary engineer, producer & musician whose work help defined hip‑hop & R&B. From A Tribe Called Quest & De La Soul to The Roots, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, his influence shaped generations.
— Okayplayer (@okayplayer) 3 ማርች 2026
A mentor & teacher at NYU’s Clive… pic.twitter.com/5LJIihKLN2
Rest in Peace, Bob Power. A major force of audio engineering & sound, production and a musician in his own right.
— ♪🎧ྀི🌸 MetalFlowerz ~ Heaven On Earth 4/6 🌸🎧ྀི♪ (@WALASIA) 3 ማርች 2026
Thankful for his service to music.
Bob Power: Seminal NYC Hip-Hop engineer https://t.co/wA97qZAGOw #tapeop via @tapeopmag
Wow.
— ASK ANYONE (@ALL_WEDO_ISWORK) 3 ማርች 2026
A Titan.
REST IN PEACE to a Legendary Producer, Engineer and the ultimate behind the scenes type of dude that powered many legendary tracks in Hip-Hop.
Bob Power was THAT DUDE. @ATCQ Respect to all. pic.twitter.com/gFAOMHAPNN
Bob Power, the Hip-Hop engineer who spearheaded the majestic beats and sounds of the 1990s Golden Era of Rap has passed away. Fine tuning ATCQ, Badu, D'Ang, and De La, to name few. His presence in the music industry will be sorely missed. Rest In Peaceful Beats, Rhymes, and Life pic.twitter.com/B0a8HvQrZl
— Idontfacebook (@AmericanFarrell) 4 ማርች 2026
'Bob Power, Engineer and Producer Who Excavated Hip-Hop’s Low End, Dead at 73' (via @RollingStone) https://t.co/RqzLqzTCmt
— Grown Up Rap (@GrownUpRap) 3 ማርች 2026
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